2012
Advanced Workshop in Professional Conduct for Trade Marks and Patents Attorneys
Syllabus
This will be a half-day workshop dealing in-depth with issues of professional conduct that arise in trade mark and patent attorney practice. It will build on the Group B prescribed topics that have already been studied in the subjects of Trade Marks Practice and Patent Practice, and will also be available to those already in the profession who seek to further their understanding of these matters for the purposes of continuing education. The workshop will be conducted by a team of experienced legal practitioners and patent attorneys, and will cover the following topics:
- Conflict of interest
- Privilege
- Confidentiality
- Professional liability and negligence
- Code of conduct
- Maintenance of rights and monitoring systems
- Fiduciary obligations to clients.
Fee: $300 (includes GST)
How to apply
Download an application form:
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Assessment
Take-home examination (3–6 August) (compulsory only for students seeking accreditation as a patent and trade marks attorney).
